Hillcrest - Pink Noodle is really the rebranding of a Thai spot. Formerly Kitima Thai (one of its owners remains), the restaurant is now stark white with twee paintings and colorful, hand-painted tabletops: The look is somewhere between a bright gallery space and a dollhouse. The new signature dish is the Pink Lady - salmon-colored, thin noodles with chicken, tofu and tons of coconut milk. The cocktails and the fresh rice-paper spring rolls are recommended. 406 University Ave. (619) 298-2929.

The staff at the Tilted Kilt outside Petco Park. A new location opens in Mission Valley this month.

Santee - Via Moto is doing quick-service Italian. Get to the express counter or have your tagliatelle alfredo delivered to your table. Located in the Marketplace development at Misison Gorge Road and Carlton Oaks Boulevard, Via Moto is a spin-off of concept known to San Franciscans (Pasta Moto), and brought to you by native San Diegan Michael Pirraglia. Motorestaurants.com

Hillcrest - Luna Grill is a 6-year-old made-to-order Mediterranean business and already on restaurant number four. Find the "Ultimate Kabobery" now at 350 University Ave. at Fourth Avenue, right next door to Bread & Cie.

Point Loma - La Playa Café is the new, gelato-giving sister-spot of La Playa Bistro. It’s attached to the bistro and has a morning and lunch menu of wraps, smoothies and coffee. 1005 Rosecrans St., laplayabistro.com/lpcafe.html

Mira Mesa - It’ll be a party in the parking lot for Green Flash Brewing Company’s official grand opening, from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday July 23. Food trucks, beer booths, Pubcakes (cupcakes made more delicious with beer) and good times will all be outside the big brewery. 6550 Mira Mesa Blvd. (858) 622-0085; greenflashbrew.com.

The Sprinkles location in La Jolla is the eighth in the chain. It maintains a fixed cupcake menu and often rolls out temporary flavors like its Sea Salt Caramel.— K.C. Alfred

The Sprinkles location in La Jolla is the eighth in the chain. It maintains a fixed cupcake menu and often rolls out temporary flavors like its Sea Salt Caramel.
— K.C. Alfred

Hillcrest -Five Guys beat its projected September opening date. The Virginian-born chain is cranking out burgers fit for a president (Obama famously ducked into one) and McCormick Cajun-seasoned, fresh-cut, Idaho french fries fit for a food writer. (Ahem.) 620 University Avenue. (619) 299-9105; gofiveguys.com. Did you know you can order online?!?!?

Say ‘Goodbye’ to…

South Park - El Camino closed its 2-year-old flagship location on Juniper Street: On Tuesday it served up its last sweet potato tacos, micheladas and sangrias to South Parkers. Owners Mauricio and Gillian Couturier sold their space to a new restaurant concept in order to focus on their other El Camino. It's five times larger than their original restaurant, has a full bar and is located in Little Italy (2400 India St. Little Italy, (619) 450-6878; elcaminosd.com. In short, it's a more profitable spot. But Gillian said they’re indebted to their old hood. “We were educated about this concept and the restaurant from the reactions of the South Park community.” What about reactions to them leaving? “South Park will still be full,” she said.

La Jolla – There’s only another week left for Sprinkles Sea Salt Caramel cupcake (Think caramel candy made into a spread)! The famous bakery rolls out flavors all summer. From July 29-August 5, Sprinkles has a Padres cupcake (vanilla flavored). Meet second baseman Orlando Hudson at the store 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday 29. Proceeds from the Padres cupcake supports Hudson’s C.A.T.C.H Foundation, which supports children with autism. The Shops at La Jolla Village, 8855 Villa La Jolla Drive. (858) 457-3800; sprinkles.com.